EU - Commission Directive (EU) 2021/903 Amending TSD Appendix C Concerning Aniline
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Directive 2009/48/EC establishes certain requirements for chemical substances that are classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction under Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council. Appendix C to Annex II to Directive 2009/48/EC lays down specific limit values for chemicals used in toys intended for use by children under 36 months or in other toys intended to be placed in the mouth.
Aniline (CAS number 62-53-3) is classified as carcinogenic category 2 and mutagenic category 2 under Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008. As a non-threshold carcinogen, aniline may therefore cause cancer at even the slightest level of exposure.
Following the proposal of the Expert Group on Toys Safety the limit values are introduced:
- toy materials of textile and leather (for children< 3 years) : 30 mg/kg for aniline after reductive cleavage
- finger paints: 30 mg/kg for aniline after reductive cleavage: and 10 mg/kg for free aniline
The limits shall apply from December 5, 2022.
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